My limbs nearly exploded and I’ve been left with arthritis after a spider in the UK bit me in my sleep

A DAD has been left arthritic after his limbs nearly “exploded” from what he believes was a bite from a false widow spider.

Brian Smith had woken up in bed to a sharp pain on the top of his right hand but went back to sleep because he thought he was dreaming.

Kennedy NewsBrian Smith believes he was bitten by a false widow spider in his sleep[/caption] Kennedy NewsHorrifying photos show how his hand, arm, leg and even foot ballooned[/caption] Kennedy NewsHis leg ballooned...